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Committee reports favorably on a slate of public‑safety bills; key votes summarized
Summary
At the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee meeting members gave favorable reports to several bills — including HB154/SB114 (arrest authority for felons), HB11 (youthful-offender exception), HB32 (child-restraint updates), HB33 (lower driver‑suspension age to 17 as substituted), HB56 (autocycle safety), HB72 (marijuana-in-car with child present, as amended), HB102 (veteran plate substitute), HB110 (digital driver's license as amended), HB166 and HB168 — generally by voice vote. A few items were carried over for further drafting.
The committee advanced a group of bills by voice votes. Highlights:
- HB154 / SB114 (carried by Representative Lee / Senator Bell): Changes arrest authority to permit arrest of incoming felons; committee gave a favorable report.
- HB11 (youthful-offender eligibility exceptions): Presented as identical to last year’s bill; favorable report.
- HB32 (child-restraint bill): Amended in committee previously; no…
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